If You Say So

If you want to properly pronounce Jean Paul Gaultier, it should sound like ”zhaan-paal-gaal-tee-ay”. Gaultier himself originates from a suburb of Paris, France. You can shop iconic vintage and contemporary Jean Paul Gaultier fashions from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

What the anti-slavery medallion designed by Josiah Wedgwood says is, "Am I not a man and a brother?" The words appear above an image of a crouched slave bound in chains. These medallions were popular among abolitionists during the late 18th century. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique jewelry.

Sol LeWitt said that in conceptual art, the idea behind the art was at least as, if not more, important than what the finished work was. Some of the American artist's most famous works include Wall Drawing N.804, Brushstrokes and Lines in Four Directions. Find a collection of Sol LeWitt art on 1stDibs.

Almost all Rolex watches say “Swiss-Made” or “Swiss” on the watch face. Sometimes there is also the letter “T” included in this mark. Rolex is a Swiss brand and stands on the proud tradition of excellent Swiss timepiece construction. Shop a collection of authentic Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

The iconic Tiffany key rings were inscribed with the message “Please Return to Tiffany & Co. New York” so that if separated the owner and key would be reunited at the fifth ave store.

Yes, some real Ray-Bans say Made in Italy. The company that manufactures Ray-Ban eyewear, Luxottica, does produce select styles in Italy. However, other sunglasses that bear the Ray-Ban name originate from factories in China. As a result, a pair of sunglasses may be genuine even if it doesn't have a Made in Italy stamp. If you need assistance authenticating your eyewear, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. Explore a variety of Ray-Ban sunglasses on 1stDibs.

Your chain that says 14K Italy may be real. Generally, this hallmark indicates that a piece comes from a factory or artisan in Italy and features 14-karat gold metal, an alloy of 58.3% pure gold and 41.7% base metal. However, some counterfeiters do try to pass off other metals as genuine gold by adding the 14K Italy stamp. One way to test if your chain is real gold is to place a magnet near it. If you notice an attraction, your piece is unlikely to be solid 14-karat gold. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can assist you with determining what your chain is made of. Explore an assortment of 14-karat gold chains on 1stDibs.